Science Blogs – Page 10

October 31, 2016

Take a Tour of the 10 Spookiest Volcanoes in the World

Halloween is here, so why not check out some of the spookiest names volcanoes have to offer. The post Take a Tour of the 10 Spookiest Volcanoes in the World appeared first on WIRED.

October 31, 2016

The Science Behind All the Best Halloween Party Tricks

Perhaps you enjoy dressing up for Halloween. For me, I prefer to talk about cool physics that you might see at a Halloween party. The post The Science Behind All the Best Halloween Party Tricks appeared first on WIRED.

October 27, 2016

Want Your Tombstone to Last Forever? Make It Out of Quartzite

You might think that rock for your gravestone will last a long time, but not all rocks weather the ravages of time the same way. The post Want Your Tombstone to Last Forever? Make It Out of Quartzite appeared first on WIRED.

October 26, 2016

Modeling a Pendulum’s Swing Is Way Harder Than You Think

Modeling the motion of a pendulum is often included in introductory physics courses, but it's not as easy as you think. The post Modeling a Pendulum's Swing Is Way Harder Than You Think appeared first on WIRED.

October 24, 2016

The Lava That Doesn’t Erupt Anymore

The early Earth was a very different place, right down to having different lava erupting. The post The Lava That Doesn't Erupt Anymore appeared first on WIRED.

October 19, 2016

The Physics of Jumping Off an 8-Story Building and Not Dying

This video shows a guy jumping off a tall building and into water. He just misses a dock, but it's a great example of projectile motion. The post The Physics of Jumping Off an 8-Story Building and Not Dying appeared first on WIRED.

October 19, 2016

If You Want to Teach Physics Lab Right, Skip the Manual

To often, labs follow strict procedures and rules for data collection. It's better to let students simply experiment and focus on ideas. The post If You Want to Teach Physics Lab Right, Skip the Manual appeared first on WIRED.

October 16, 2016

MacGyver’s Body-Bag Freefall Might Actually Work. Physics Says So

In this scene from MacGyver, he needs to escape from a building by jumping out of a window. Could this really work? Here's the physics. The post MacGyver's Body-Bag Freefall Might Actually Work. Physics Says So appeared first on WIRED.

October 13, 2016

Japan’s Mount Aso Had a Yuge Eruption. Yuge!

Mt. Aso in Japan had one of its largest explosive eruptions in recent memory, while Mt. Meager in British Columbia showed signs of awakening. The post Japan's Mount Aso Had a Yuge Eruption. Yuge! appeared first on WIRED.

October 11, 2016

The Physics of Buster Keaton, the Greatest Stuntman Ever

Perhaps Buster Keaton was the greatest stunt person of all time. Here is a physics look at one of his stunts. The post The Physics of Buster Keaton, the Greatest Stuntman Ever appeared first on WIRED.